We are a youth-led nonprofit fighting environmental degradation, food insecurity, and youth unemployment across South Africa through sustainable agriculture, environmental education, and community development.
We are a youth-led nonprofit fighting environmental degradation, food insecurity, and youth unemployment across South Africa through sustainable agriculture, environmental education, and community development.
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We proudly announce UGO’s participation in the upcoming Regional Consultative Meeting for Africa and the 20th Ordinary Session of AMCEN, hosted by UNEP. Our Chairman will also engage in the African Keystone Protected Areas Partnership Workshop, led by the African Union Commission and the African Wildlife Foundation. Through these platforms, UGO continues to champion youth leadership and drive bold action for a thriving Green Economy across Africa.
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A landmark diplomatic engagement between UGO and H.E. Ambassador Delil Kedir of Ethiopia signals a new era of continental collaboration in youth-led environmental innovation.
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UGO was honored to be the sole lead organisation for the symbolic tree-planting ceremony at South Africa's official National Youth Day commemoration, led by Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
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Applications are now open for our intensive leadership development program designed to cultivate the next generation of African environmental innovators and sustainability champions.
Read StoryThe UGO Fellowship 2024 Cohort is a groundbreaking, fully-funded leadership program designed to empower young changemakers with skills in ethical leadership, social entrepreneurship, technology & innovation, community development, and sustainability. UGO fellowship 2024 Cohort brought together 15 passionate individuals for an intensive three-month development program, culminating in an exclusive seven-day exchange program in Botswana. The program is tailored for young people who have never flown or traveled outside their home country, offering them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to broaden their horizons and gain global exposure. Through expert-led training, hands-on projects, and cultural immersion, fellows developed innovative solutions to address pressing societal challenges. By the end of the program, they were equipped with the tools to lead impactful community projects and drive sustainable change in their respective regions.
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Your support helps us empower communities, create green jobs, and build a sustainable future across South Africa.